Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles.
MRS. HALE. It's a log cabin pattern. Pretty, isn't it? I wonder if she was goin' to quilt or just knot it? (Footsteps have
been heard coming down the stairs. The Sheriff enters, followed by Hale and the County Attorney.)
SHERIFF. They wonder if she was going to quilt or just knot it. (The men laugh, the women look abashed.)
Which theme is best reinforced by the excerpt?
The thoughts and opinions of women were not considered noteworthy.
The relationships between men and women were somewhat competitive.
The daily deeds of women were quite complex and detail oriented.
The dedication that women had for their communities was unmatched.
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Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. in “letter from birmingham jail,” martin luther king, jr., presents the idea that american history includes african americans, too; that is, african americans can claim the same historical heritage as white americans. at the time, this was a radical idea. how does king develop this theme? select each correct answer. he points out the many ways that african americans have contributed to the culture of america. he describes how african americans were present “before plymouth rock” and through many key moments in american history. he argues that african americans would have participated in more events of american history if white americans had been willing to include them. he makes connections between the american fight for independence from britain and the civil rights movement.